Viral croup is the most common. Other possible causes include bacteria, allergies, and inhaled irritants. Acid reflux from the stomach can trigger croup.
Viral croup; Laryngotracheobronchitis - acute; Spasmodic croup
Causes
Viral croup is the most common. Other possible causes include bacteria, allergies, and inhaled irritants. Acid reflux from the stomach can trigger croup.
Viral croup or acute laryngotracheobronchitis
Croup is the description given to a "barking" cough, which generally results from infection, inflammation, and swelling in the upper airways. This leads to breathing difficulties.
Viral croup
Spasmodic croup
Foreign body
Bacterial tracheitis (inflammation of the trachea)
Laryngomalacia +/- viral infection (in infants)
Diptheria
Thermal/ chemical injury
Intubation trauma
Laryngospasm (spasm of the larynx) ...
Viral croup is a self-limited disease, but can very rarely result in death from complete airway obstruction. Symptoms may last up to 7 days, but typically peak around the second day of illness.
viral croup (laryngotracheitis), which develops over several days and is caused by an infection
spasmodic croup, which involves repeated, short-lasting episodes of croup where no infection is present ...
Viral croup may have two distinct presentations both of which are a consequence of swelling of the vocal cords and therefore narrowing of the airway.
Mild viral croup can often be treated at home with a moist environment (use a vaporiser, place a damp towel near the radiator or sit them in the bathroom as you run a hot bath), paracetamol syrup for fever and discomfort, ...
Most cases of viral croup are mild and can be treated at home, though rarely it can be severe and even life-threatening. Some children are more prone to developing croup when they get a viral upper respiratory infection.
Viral croup is caused by a viral infection in the trachea and larynx. It often starts with a cold that over time develops into a barking cough.
The main cause of croup is viral croup. Other possible causes such as including bacteria, allergies, and inhaled irritants. Acid reflux from the stomach may also trigger croup.
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Most often, it's caused by swelling of the upper airway, usually from viral croup.
However, it's sometimes caused by a more serious infection called epiglottitis or a foreign object stuck in the child's airway.
 See also: Viral, Croup, Cough, Bacterial, Epiglottitis
  
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